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Does Your Child Have Spunk? {Spunky Stork Review}

I absolutely love children’s clothing that has attitude and speaks on behalf of them. I mean, they can’t tell us what they think so I love giving them a voice through their clothing. When I was introduced to Spunky Stork I fell in love with their adorable clothing. They feature bright colors, and the funniest sayings. They can even make you a custom shirt or onesie with your choice of verbiage. There are no limits to what they can create.

I received a red onesie with LOVE printed on it. It will be perfect for my new baby girl to wear when she arrives and through the holiday season. I plan on pairing it with a cute denim skirt and red tights. Oh-she will be so cute thanks to the Spunky Stork.

They even feature a onesie of the month club! What a great gift idea. Your recipient will receive a new onesie every month throughout the year. DARLING IDEA!

You can keep up with Spunky Stork on Twitter, Facebook, and through their Blog. If you would like to subscribe to their newsletter you can do so here.

{Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks Spunky Stork for providing the sample Onesie for this review. }

Look What I Got On Totsy Today!

With my little girl arriving this Fall…I need to get shopping! Since, I had a boy first I have no girlie clothing to put her in when she comes home from the hospital. Everything is boyish and blue.

I was over on Totsy today and look what I bought…

Isn’t it so cute? She is going to look adorable in it.

Do you Totsy yet?

They have so many cute items up right now…you must head over and start Totsy shopping yourself!

To join Totsy you have to be invited so here is your personal invitation to SHOP!

Let me know what you get!!!

Make Crafting a Snap! {KAMsnaps Giveaway} CLOSED

kamsnapsbuttonKAMsnaps sells cute, high-quality and easy-to-use snaps, pliers, dies, and presses to suit so many of your crafting needs. KAMsnaps are great for making cloth diapers or for giving a new life to your old ones that used velcro. KAMsnaps are also great other projects, giving you an option besides velcro, button holes or zippers.

I received pliers and several designs and colors of plastic snaps  to try out. I really needed some hand towels for the kitchen and wanted the kind that tied to the oven or fridge handle so it wouldn’t constantly fall on the floor. I came across a pattern and tutorial here to attach some cotton fabric to a towel. But instead of using a button and buttonhole, I used KAMsnaps! I made two towels in an afternoon.

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After the sewing portion was complete, I used the awl to poke a hole in my fabric.

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I selected colors that would go nicely with my fabric. That was a tough decision because they were all so cute. I couldn’t resist the heart and the flower for my towels. I also took out a socket and stud for each towel, plus plain snaps for the back.

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The video tutorial explained everything so clearly! It was easy to change the die that fit my snaps, and my snaps went on so easily (I did practice a few times on some scrap fabric).

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Here’s what the front and back look like:

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A close-up

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And the finished product in my kitchen (my mom has already stolen the orange one).

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I have already washed the blue one several times and I’m happy to report that the KAMsnaps held up great. I’ll definitely be making more of these for myself and for gifts. And more for my mom, who has already asked me why she only gets one (along with her I-gave-you-LIFE look).

Check out all the other tutorials on the KAMsnaps website. There are so many things you can make using KAMsnaps. I think I’ll try making a wallet next. Did you know you could make a pull-up style cloth training pants? You can even resize diapers using KAMsnaps.

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KAMsnaps plastic snaps are CPSIA compliant so they are safe to use in children’s products. KAMsnaps also loves animals and supports animal rescue organizations.

So…snap up some KAMsnaps and get crafty!

Today, KAMsnaps is giving away a $25 Gift Certificate!

Want to enter to win? Here’s how:

1st Entry {Mandatory}: Visit KAMsnaps and tell us what would you create with your KAMsnaps.

Additional Entries {Please leave one comment per entry}:

1 Entry: Follow the KAMsnaps blog via Google Friends Connect

1 Entry: Like KAMsnaps on Facebook

1 Entry: Follow KAMsnaps on Twitter

1 Entry: Follow AGE on Twitter

1 Entry: Like AGE on Facebook

1 Entry per day: Tweet the following and leave us the link: Win a $25 GC to KAMsnaps @agiveawaydaily @KAMsnaps http://tinyurl.com/27e2bmz

1 Entry: Follow Real Moms Real Views on Google Friends Connect, subscribe in a reader or join the email list

1 Entry: Add the Real Moms Real Views button to your blog and leave us the link

5 Entries: Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link

You have until July 8 @ 11:59 AM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted by email after the giveaways close. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway by email. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. *All entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to choosing a winner. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks KAMsnaps for providing pliers, snaps and tools for this review.

Stephanie

Snug As A Bug! {Swaddle Pod Giveaway} CLOSED

The Summer Infant SwaddlePod™ was developed together with leading safe sleep experts. The SwaddlePod is ideal for very young infants in that it creates a cozy womb like feeling for baby and helps prevent baby from startling himself awake. Simple and easy to use, just zip baby into pod. The soft, comfortable spandex cotton blend stretches with baby’s movements for comfort. The two-way zipper allows for quick diaper changes.

Summer Infant generously sent me a swaddle pod in pink for my new baby girl. I love swaddling so this will be perfect for her. When it arrived I pulled it out, first off I noticed that it is super soft cotton, that is also stretchy. She will be able to stretch and move yet still stay swaddled. It features a two way zipper which I love. I wish all baby clothing were made with this feature. This will make late night changes a cinch. No more taking off clothes to put them back on in the middle of the night! Overall it is very well sewn and the seams seem super tight. I know we will get a lot of use out of this swaddle pod. I can’t wait to see my little girl in it this fall. Thanks Summer Infant for our adorable Swaddle Pod.

Today, Summer Infant is giving away a swaddle pod!

Here’s how to enter to win:

1st Entry {Mandatory}:  Visit Summer Infant and come back and tell us of another product they make.

Additional Entries-Please leave a separate comment for each entry:

1 Entry per day: Follow AGE on Twitter and Tweet the following:

Win a Baby Swaddle Pod @agiveawaydaily http://goo.gl/fb/zj8Yl

1 Entry: For each non-giveaway post you comment on in our Chit Chat, product review, or DIY section. (up to 5!)

1 Entry each: Follow us by google friends connect, reader, or email.

You have until July 7th @ 11:59 AM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted by email after the giveaways close. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway by email. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. *All entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to choosing a winner. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks Summer Infant for providing the swaddle pods for this review and giveaway.

Look Adorable, Save the Planet {Barley and Birch Giveaway} CLOSED

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Imagine you’re a kid. Your whole life’s in front of you.

But so are melting ice caps, shrinking rain forests, and all kinds of other bad-dreamy things. No fair!

Kids need clothes, but they also need a healthy abundant world. Barley & Birch was created to give them both.

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Barley & Birch is a children’s clothing company committed to improving the world we live in. Not only are their clothes made in the USA using 100% certified organic cotton and water-based inks, but they donate 15% of their profits to initiatives geared to reduce carbon emissions, and another 15% to organizations that help improve people’s lives around the world.

Barley & Birch sent us two Panda tank tops to review. If you think that organic equals boring and no style, think again. When my girls outgrow these, it will be a sad day because they are so cute. And they’re definitely going into the keep-as-an-heirloom box (sorry to my girlfriends with kiddos younger than mine…you’re not getting these!).

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These tank tops are so soft and are stretchy so they go on easily. Plus there is no tag in the back to give anyone the itchies. They go with everything…shorts, pants, jeans and skirts, and are great for layering. My girls love their Panda tank tops (I know this because they say “Pannnnnnnnnnda!” when we put them on) and I love them as well.

Barley & Birch also makes, hats, bodysuits, t-shirts, lap tees and pants. And they all come in so many cute but cool designs. Please check out Barley & Birch’s website for more information on all the earth-saving initiatives and organizations in which they are involved, and where to purchase their clothes. You will be proud to have your children wearing clothes from such an environmentally and socially responsible company.

Today, Barley & Birch is giving

One lucky Real Moms Real Views reader

Two Tank Tops (a $30.00 value each)!

Want to win?  Here is how to enter: (leave a separate comment for each entry)

1st Entry (MANDATORY): Visit Barley & Birch and tell us which style/design is your favorite!

Additional Entries:

2 Entries: Follow Barley & Birch on Twitter

2 Entries: Become a Facebook Fan of Barley & Birch

2 Entries: Follow the Barley & Birch blog

1 Entry: Become a follower of Real Moms Real Views via Google Friends Connect

1 Entry: Follow Real Moms Real Views on Twitter and tweet the following: Enter to win two children’s organic tank tops from Barley & Birch @agiveawaydaily http://tinyurl.com/yfe32sk

2 Entries: Put the Real Moms Real Views button on your blog and leave us the link

3 Entries: Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link

You have until March 19th @ 11:59 AM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted by email after the giveaways close. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway by email. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. *All entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to choosing a winner. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks Barley & Birch for providing the Panda tank tops for this review.Stephanie

Simply Adorable {BuddyTops Review}

kidpic Say “Hello” to the new cuddly buddies in town! A unique line of children’s hats, BuddyTops bring warmth and comfort to kids of all ages. Each buddy has a distinct personality and can’t wait to share stories and life lessons with new friends! BuddyTops are unique and distinct – it’s no wonder that EVERYONE KNOWS IT’S A BUDDYTOP!

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Buddy tops sent my daughter the Dalmatian BuddyTop. One of her favorite movies is 101 Dalmatians, so it was surely going to be a fun Christmas surprise for her! So right! Her face just lit up when she opened it! {and of course requests for 101 Dalmatians soon followed! Ha!} She wore it all day long and even to a few of our family get togethers over the Christmas holiday! Everyone thought is was so cute and very much “Ava-esque!” The BuddyTop is super soft and really warm, so it’s perfect for these cold winter months! Keep in mind when you are ordering that the sizes are a bit off…my two year old wore a size large…there is a bit of growing room, but I’m glad that is the size we went with!

Check out all these adorable BuddyTop options! I absolutely love the Wolf BuddyTop…so cute! Such a fun way to stay warm!

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You can keep up to date with new products and promotions by following BuddyTops on Facebook!

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** We were not paid for this post. Thanks Buddy Tops for providing the sample Buddy Top for review.**

Zip That Baby Up {zzZipMe Sack Giveaway} CLOSED

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SwaddleDesigns introduced its product line to the market in 2003 and quickly became a best seller at top boutiques around the US and internationally. SwaddleDesigns is a trusted brand that new parents love for the quality, style and functionality of the line. Each component is carefully chosen with passion and care for its color, texture, durability and visual appeal. Swaddle Designs offers products in a multitude of patterns and colors to coordinate with any nursery or mom’s personal style and are so much fun to mix and match!

swaddle-logoI just can’t say enough wonderful things about the Swaddle Designs zzZipMe Sack. I can tell my son loves it because when he wears it he sleeps like a dream! It is so, so soft and you will seriously wish they made them to fit adults! No lie! It is meant to be used when your baby has graduated from swaddling and it is wonderful! The blanket material is super soft and a nice weight, you know your baby is cozy and warm all night long without the use of an extra blanket. The satin around the edges is so pretty and soft, as well. The zzZipMe Sack comes in several different weights, patterns, and colors to meet your own individual needs. My favorite feature of the zzZipMe Sack is the two way zipper. You can zip the sack open from the bottom or the top, making diaper changes a breeze in the middle of the night and still keeping your little one snug as a bug. SD-082PP%203-6%20m SwaddleDesigns zzZipMe Sacks have passed rigorous third party testing in the US and UK, and meet CPSIA requirements. Fuzzy Plush zzZipMe Sacks have a TOG rating of 2.2 which is perfect for year round use and the TOG rating recommended for temperatures of 65- 70 degrees F – the temperature range medical experts recommend for sleep environments. You know when your baby is in a zzZipMe Sack they are safe and I know that is the most important thing to all parents!

sdFuzzyLovie Another favorite of mine are the Baby Lovies, especially the “fuzzy” one! It is super soft and designed for tiny hands to explore! Pediatricians recommend giving children a security object around 6 months of age and I think these baby lovies are absolutely perfect!

Today, Swaddle Designs is giving away a zzZipMe Sack!

In your choice of size and the following colors: Pink, Blue or Kiwi in the Puff Circle (or Mod Circle) Collection.

Want to enter to win? {of course you do!} Here’s how!

1st Entry {Mandatory} check out Swaddle Designs website. Come back and comment us with your favorite product!

Additional Entries: You must submit a new comment for each qualifying entry.

1 Entry: Become a Facebook Fan of Swaddle Designs.
3 Entries: Blog about this givewaway & leave us the link!
2 Entries-Vote for AGE over at the Web’s Top Giveaway Blog Contest! (1 entry per IP Address)
5 Entries: Make a purchase from Swaddle Designs.

You have until February 2nd @ 11:59 a.m. EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will be contacted by email after the giveaway close. The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their giveaway by email. If the winner does not claim their prize within their 48 hour period, a new winner will be chosen. *All entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to choosing a winner. Opinions expressed in this post are strictly our own. We were not paid for this post. Thanks Swaddle Designs for providing the sample of the zzZipMe Sack for review.

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